Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Deep Galaxy |
| SKU | 8003-41G |
| Hex | #2B4A56 |
| RGB | 43, 74, 86 |
| HSL | 197°, 33%, 25% |
| LRV | 6 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Valspar Deep Galaxy
At LRV 6, Deep Galaxy is about as dark as paint gets — it reads near-black on a wall and reveals its character only in direct daylight or under warm bulbs. Its teal undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. In rooms with little natural light it can feel heavy, so reserve it for spaces you want to feel enveloping.
Deep Galaxy earns its keep as a statement: accent walls, a front door, cabinetry, a moody powder room, or exterior trim where you want sharp contrast. Teals add character without shouting — good for a vanity, an island or a feature wall.
Closest matches by brand
14 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all teal from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Deep Galaxy within Valspar's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #2B4A56 in HSL space. Pair Deep Galaxy with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Valspar Deep Galaxy Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Deep Galaxy from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Valspar 8003-41G directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Deep Galaxy
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Seaworthy (SW 7620), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.3). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 7 vs 6) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Deep Galaxy without repainting risk. See the full Seaworthy swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Deep Galaxy
At Behr, the closest color to Deep Galaxy is Nocturne Blue (HDC-CL-28) — very close at ΔE 2.28, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 7 vs 6) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Nocturne Blue swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Deep Galaxy
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Deep Galaxy is River Blue (2057-10) — very close at ΔE 2.62, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 6 vs 6) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full River Blue swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Deep Galaxy
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Deep Galaxy is Sailor's Coat (PPG1153-7) — very close at ΔE 2.48, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 6 vs 6) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sailor's Coat swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Deep Galaxy
At Glidden, the closest color to Deep Galaxy is Ship'S Harbor (PPG1161-5) — very close at ΔE 2.48, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 6 vs 6) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ship'S Harbor swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Deep Galaxy
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Mariana Blue (334-7DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.53). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 5 vs 6) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Deep Galaxy without repainting risk. See the full Mariana Blue swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Deep Galaxy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Archipelago (HGSW 3311), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.53). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 5 vs 6) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Deep Galaxy without repainting risk. See the full Archipelago swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Deep Galaxy
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Deep Galaxy is Viridian Odyssey (DE1925) — very close at ΔE 2.47, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 7 vs 6) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Viridian Odyssey swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Deep Galaxy
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Deep Galaxy is Nightspot (C2-743) — very close at ΔE 3.28, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 6 vs 6) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Nightspot swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Deep Galaxy
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Deep Galaxy. The nearest is Lost Highway (LOST HIGHWAY) at ΔE 4.84 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 7 vs 6). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Lost Highway swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Deep Galaxy
At Annie Sloan, the closest color to Deep Galaxy is Aubusson Blue (AUBUSSON BLUE) — very close at ΔE 2.28, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 6 vs 6) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Aubusson Blue swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Deep Galaxy
Kompozit has no exact twin of Deep Galaxy. The nearest is Calm Interlude (0501) at ΔE 4.86 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 7 vs 6). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Calm Interlude swatch →